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American Red Cross: Hands-Only CPR

Posted on May 23, 2025 in

Anyone can help save a life.   The Alarcon Ohana will teach you the three simple steps to performing hands-only CPR.  This act has been ...
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Tweens/Teens can have fun decorating a musical theme to a small tin. Decorated tins can be taken home as a handy, portable storage for small ...
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Learn to Play Dungeons & Dragons

Posted on Jun 12, 2025 in

Always wanted to try Dungeons & Dragons but don’t where to start? Join us for a complete beginner’s introduction to D&D with the Aloha Adventurers ...
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Hands-on Lei Poʻo Demonstration

Posted on Jun 20, 2025 in

Join Elvrine Chow, lei maker, instructor and author for a hands-on lei poʻo demonstration.  With the help of participants, Elvrine will create a fresh flower ...
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Teen Table – T-shirt bags

Posted on Apr 22, 2025 in

Join us on Friday in the teen loft. Bring in a well-used t-shirt and upcycle it into a no-sew bag!  It is easy to make, ...
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Ku‘u Kumu – Sing & Play-along

Posted on Jun 18, 2025 in

2025 is the Year of Our Community Forests and we’re celebrating the trees where we live, learn, and play. Come sing and play along to ...
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Read to a Therapy Dog

Posted on Jun 17, 2025 in

Come visit Liliha Public Library and read to a therapy dog! This program is designed to give children a chance to enjoy reading aloud with ...
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Join us for a special storytime! Story time is a wonderful way to explore the world of books and learn new things. Join us in ...
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The Hawaii State Public Library System (HSPLS) commemorates and celebrates Juneteenth, an important day in American history. Juneteenth is the observance of June 19, 1865, ...
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Family Movie “Paddington in Peru”

Posted on May 6, 2025 in

Paddington returns to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown family in tow, ...
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ALERT | Libraries will observe the Independence Day holiday July 3–5, 2026. Most libraries will be closed Friday, July 3.

The following branches will be OPEN on July 3 and closed on July 4: ʻAiea, ʻĀina Haina, Hanapēpē, Hawai‘i Kai, Hilo, Kahului, Kailua-Kona, Kīhei, Liliha, Makawao, McCully-Mōʻiliʻili, Princeville, Thelma Parker, Wahiawā, Waialua, Waimānalo, Waikīkī-Kapahulu, and Waipahu.

HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In observance of Statehood Day, all public libraries will be closed on Friday, August 21, 2026.

ALERT | In observance of Labor Day, all public libraries will be closed Saturday, September 5 through Monday, September 7, 2026.